Chicago to Columbia (ORD–COU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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315 mi airlines 59/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA3539
AA American
E70
8:12 AM
CDT T3
9:43 AM
EDT
1h 31m
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AA4228
AA American
E70
8:34 AM
CDT T3
10:42 AM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA6012
UA United
CR5
9:00 AM
CDT T3
10:33 AM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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UA5521
UA United
CR7
12:40 PM
CDT T2
2:06 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3540
AA American
E75
2:27 PM
CDT T3
3:58 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4040
AA American
E70
4:30 PM
CDT T3
6:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3745
AA American
E70
6:57 PM
CDT T3
8:26 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5679
UA United
CR5
7:58 PM
CDT T2
9:33 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5416
UA United
CR5
10:50 PM
CDT T2
12:33 AM+1
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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UA6104
UA United
12:33 AM
EDT
1:45 AM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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OO6104
OO SkyWest
12:44 AM
EDT
1:36 AM
CDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA4790
UA United
CR5
5:00 AM
EDT
6:30 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA3744
AA American
E70
6:00 AM
EDT
7:43 AM
CDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3655
AA American
E70
6:00 AM
EDT
7:36 AM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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UA5609
UA United
CR7
8:58 AM
EDT
10:43 AM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA4228
AA American
E70
10:08 AM
EDT
11:37 AM
CDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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UA6007
UA United
CR7
11:15 AM
EDT
12:45 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA5869
UA United
CR5
2:41 PM
EDT
4:09 PM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA3540
AA American
E75
4:28 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
CDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3542
AA American
E75
6:30 PM
EDT
8:05 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Columbia
2 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 315 mi 1h 8m nonstop +1h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

ORD–COU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 315 miles in approximately 1h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–COU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 34 E70, E75 1h08-1h31 25% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 25 CR5, CR7 1h26-1h43 25% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (34 flights/wk, 58%)
Star Alliance: UA (25 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to COU direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
62
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to COU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
345
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → COU
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Return
COU → ORD
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · COU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Columbia.
Distance & Flight Time
315 mi / 507 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m to 1h 43m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–COU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Columbia route.
Route details
Distance315 mi / 507 km
Flight time1h 8m to 1h 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights59 out / 62 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: COU
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation889 ft / 271 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to COU flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport take approximately 1h 8m to 1h 43m. The route covers 315 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from ORD to COU. The return direction has about 62 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, ATL, CHS, SJU, IND, DFW, DEN and SUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from COU to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ORD to COU

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to COU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to COU ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes to 1 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 315 miles (507 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 121 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.